Since Glenn Gould's death in 1982, the pianists extraordinary talent has captivated new listeners through re-release of his most famous recordings. Recently, a stage play and a feature film introduced the eccentric artist to a new audience. With the publication of these 184 letters, a widerange of Gould's artistic activities is presented. Whether he is writing to esteemed musicians such as Leonard Bernstein or Leopold Stokowski, or to friends and colleagues in the world of performing and broadcasting, or answering the numerous fans who sent him questions, Gould explores all aspectsof the art of making music.In his own words, we hear about his favourite Bach, the choice of tempi for Beethoven's late piano sonatas, the power of Richard Strauss and Arnold Schoenberg, to name only a few of his musical concerns that fill his correspondences. His letters, which concentrate on the creative life, provide arare glimpse into how the man worked, suggesting, finally, why he devoted himself to music with such dedication and single-mindedness. A valuable addition to "Gouldiana", Glenn Gould: Selected Letters will give pleasure to all students of the piano, admirers of Gould, and music-lovers who have everwondered how a great musician thinks about his art.